2005 Toyota Corolla Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 457about this part
- Share
- 54%of 854 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,248miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 457 complaints about the air bags of the 2005 Toyota Corolla, 54% of the 854 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,248 miles. 59 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 5 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“As I was pulling into a parking lot I began to step on the brakes and the car would not stop. I had no choice but to crash into a wall causing a major injuries to my body and car. The car would no longer start and I had to tow the car to my home until a mechanic came to start the car and we had noticed that when the car is in park it will keep going.”
NHTSA complaint #11209389, filed 2019-05, 120,000 miles“Toyota airbag recall: I called Toyota to schedule an appointment to have my airbags fixed back in november. I was set up with the Toyota dealership to have my airbags replaced. They told me they had to order parts for that service and would call me once those parts came in. I never received a call about this again and they have not followed up with me on my inquiries.”
NHTSA complaint #10936811, filed 2016-12, 200,450 miles“I don't understand regarding the airbag recalls. I just heard that Toyota has recalled more cars and yet I am being told it still is a regional recall. I have a 2005 Corolla and I see it on lists of recalled cars and yet because I don't live in the region my car is not included. If there is a danger, why doesn't NHTSA just order the auto manufacturers to recall everything? What's going on?”
NHTSA complaint #10716202, filed 2015-05, 164,000 miles“Takata recall, dealer non response. Dealer, acton Toyota does not respond with information regarding danger to my wife in case of accident. Toyota recommends- do not operate the vehicle with an occupant in the passenger seat. Totally unacceptable. Should I rent a vehicle until my automobile is repaired?”
NHTSA complaint #10807319, filed 2015-11, 6,700 miles“We had an automobile accident on august 30, 2012 in bayamon, puerto rico between 11:15 to 11:30 pm. We received a first impact on the left back door of the car and another in the front (bumper) of the car, because the car impact made it go round and impact a fence. Unfortunately, the airbags never opened, so we received injuries. Updated ivoq 11/21/12”
NHTSA complaint #10477447, filed 2012-09, 41,597 milesRelated recalls
- 19V741000Oct 17, 2019Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix…Covers: Toyota Corolla 2003–2013, Lexus SC430 2002–2010, GX460 2010–2017 +14 more
- 19V627000Aug 28, 2019Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-2008 Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a…Covers: Toyota Corolla 2003–2008, Pontiac Vibe 2005–2008, Toyota Corolla Matrix 2005–2008
- 18V883000Dec 12, 2018Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra, and…Covers: Toyota Corolla 2003–2005, Pontiac Vibe 2003–2007, Toyota Sequoia 2002–2005 +2 more
- 15V285000May 13, 2015Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles…Covers: Toyota Corolla 2003–2007, Sequoia 2002–2007, Lexus SC 2002–2007 +3 more
- 15V286000May 13, 2015Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Corolla…Covers: Toyota Corolla 2003–2007, Sequoia 2002–2007, Lexus SC 2002–2007 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10251075Jan 25, 2024DP: The subject vehicles are equipped with a front passenger airbag. A part inside the airbag could explode, shooting sharp metal fragments at vehicle occupants. This could cause…
- 10251073Jan 25, 2024DP: The subject vehicles are equipped with a front passenger airbag. A part inside the airbag could explode, shooting sharp metal fragments at vehicle occupants. This could cause…
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10227898Nov 23, 2022TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this…
- 10217806Jul 28, 2022CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid - published 7.28.2022
- 10217804Jul 28, 2022CSP: On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. The settlement includes Toyota?s…
- 10190460Mar 17, 2021Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10132410Jul 20, 2017TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 20, 2017 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to exclude 2007 ? 2017 model year Avanza vehicles. Some hazardous material treatment and handling…
- 10132801Jun 23, 2014Electronic Communication: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and TK Holdings, Inc. (Takata) have requested the support of BMW, Chrysler, Ford, Honda…
- 10132790Jun 23, 2014Region Letter: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and TK Holdings, Inc. (Takata) have requested the support of BMW, Chrysler, Ford, Honda, Nissan, Mazda…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 11% |
| 2025 | 6 | 19% |
| 2024 | 8 | 12% |
| 2023 | 6 | 8% |
| 2022 | 10 | 10% |
| 2021 | 53 | 28% |
| 2020 | 18 | 6% |
| 2019 | 33 | 16% |
| 2018 | 36 | 26% |
| 2017 | 54 | 30% |
| 2016 | 65 | 30% |
| 2015 | 56 | 25% |
| 2014 | 69 | 25% |
| 2013 | 72 | 36% |
| 2012 | 370 | 83% |
| 2011 | 418 | 72% |
| 2010 | 424 | 34% |
| 2009 | 552 | 38% |
| 2008 | 138 | 44% |
| 2007 | 436 | 52% |
| 2006 | 454 | 54% |
| 2005 | 457 | 54% |
| 2004 | 236 | 49% |
| 2003 | 333 | 46% |
| 2002 | 23 | 20% |
| 2001 | 23 | 17% |
| 2000 | 17 | 12% |
| 1999 | 19 | 12% |
| 1998 | 61 | 27% |
| 1997 | 29 | 21% |
| 1996 | 32 | 25% |
| 1995 | 54 | 31% |
| 1994 | 69 | 40% |
| 1993 | 48 | 37% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2005 Toyota Corolla
92 complaintsVehicle speed control
66 complaintsElectrical system
59 complaintsBrakes
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsFuel system
36 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsEquipment
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Toyota Corolla
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology